Murray ‘doesn’t need game before Origin’
South Sydney players claim Cameron Murray could play State of Origin for NSW without a game back in the NRL on return from shoulder surgery.
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Ethical concerns over Australia’s SL tour
Australia's cricketers hold some ethical concerns over their looming cricket tour of Sri Lanka, but will back a call from officials for the series to go ahead.
NRL players want more Indigenous coaches
Canberra's Adam Elliott and South Sydney's Alex Johnston believe the NRL would benefit from having more Indigenous coaches.
Reds ready for mystery Super journey
Queensland are flying out to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders uncertain of their next destination in week one of the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
Souths adamant Reynolds exit not the issue
Damien Cook claims it is an easy cop out for critics to blame South Sydney's inconsistency on letting Adam Reynolds go, adamant it is not true.
Freo’s Fyfe could return in state league
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe could make his long-awaited comeback from injury in state league ranks this weekend.
Hasler says he didn’t cross line on refs
Des Hasler has insisted he did not cross a line when it comes to criticism of referees after the loss to Parramatta, as the NRL weigh up whether to fine Manly.
Richmond ponder Lynch replacement options
With Tom Lynch sidelined, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick could play a smaller forward line centred around Jack Riewoldt in the AFL match against Sydney.
Goodwin wants healthier umpire discussion
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he is disappointed with the spotlight being shone on AFL umpiring and believes officials deserve greater respect.
Storm lose Grant for Manly NRL clash
Melbourne will be without star hooker Harry Grant due to an adductor injury but have halfback Jahrome Hughes back to face Manly on Thursday night.
Cats put Dangerfield on ice until AFL bye
Geelong coach Chris Scott says injured Brownlow medallist Patrick Dangerfield won't play again until after the AFL's mid-season bye.
Dolphins sign Aitken for debut NRL season
The Dolphins have made another impressive signing for their inaugural squad, adding Warriors second-rower Euan Aitken.
Dogs’ Beveridge addresses Naughton remarks
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says his number one priority in press conferences is protecting his players after cryptic comments about Aaron Naughton.
Bulldog Addo-Carr banks on Fittler’s faith
Josh Addo-Carr hopes NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler hasn't wiped the winger's contact details from his phone after an indifferent start to life at Canterbury.
Seven Australian starters in US Open golf
Five Australians including Adam Scott and Todd Sinnott have been added to next month's US Open field, joining Cameron Smith and Jed Morgan.
Cowboys keep blinkers on for Penrith clash
North Queensland say they aren't getting caught up with what Penrith will bring to their Friday night NRL blockbuster, trying to keep the focus on themselves.
I can’t really go back to Russia: Saville
Moscow-born Australian Daria Saville has revealed her conflicting emotions over Wimbledon's ban on Russian players as she reiterated her support for Ukraine.
New crisis hits Roos as three staff leave
Three recruiting staff have left AFL strugglers North Melbourne a week out from the mid-season draft, plunging the Kangaroos into a new drama.
Chicken-wing tackle earns Docker AFL ban
Fremantle player Sam Switkowski will serve a two-game ban after he was sent to the AFL tribunal for his chicken-wing tackle on Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan.
Millman falls again at his graveyard slam
John Millman's nightmare run at the French Open has continued with the Queenslander going down to another first-round defeat against Sebastian Korda.
Tsitsipas, Medvedev open French with wins
2021 French Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas has come from two sets down to reach the second round at Roland Garros while Daniil Medvedev breezed through.
Halep, Ostapenko advance at French Open
There will be three former French Open women's singles winners in the second round after Simona Halep and Jelena Ostapenko joined Iga Swiatek.
Kangaroos are a broken club: Wayne Carey
Two-time North Melbourne premiership captain Wayne Carey says the AFL strugglers are not being honest with themselves about their plight.
Beaten De Minaur upset with French fans
Alex de Minaur has been left upset that some home fans went over the line amid a bearpit atmosphere during his dramatic French Open defeat.
Millman slams ‘unilateral’ Wimbledon ban
John Millman believes Wimbledon could stop him from playing after he condemned the tournament's "unilateral" decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players.
Foran’s 250th can inspire hurt Trbojevic
Kieran Foran hopes his 250th NRL game after a long run of injuries can help serve as inspiration for Manly teammate Tom Trbojevic ahead of his latest surgery.
Suns’ Jeffrey relishes Darwin AFL return
Joel Jeffrey is relishing the return to his Darwin home, fresh off a breakout five-goal haul that launched the Gold Coast Sun player's AFL career.
Lions lick wounds, wary of Giants in AFL
Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has labelled their shock Hawthorn loss a reality check, but knows it could easily be repeated unless they plug a leaky defence.
Murray’s Origin push ramps up for Souths
Cameron Murray has helped his State of Origin prospects by being named on an extended bench for South Sydney, as a host of big-name possible returns in the NRL.
Wright eyes return for injury-hit Reds
Liam Wright could provide some welcome relief as the Queensland Reds battle injuries ahead of potentially two consecutive trips to face the Crusaders.
Mott was men’s option before England move
Outgoing Australia women's cricket coach Matthew Mott was interviewed for Justin Langer's job before deciding to take charge of England's white-ball men's team.